Chapters 12, 13, 14 Quiz #5

Question 0

Glands that empty their products through ducts, usually onto epithelial surfaces (tears or sweat glands)

Answer 0

Exocrine glands

Question 1

Glands that empty secretions (hormones) directly into the blood

Answer 1

Endocrine glands

Question 2

What binds receptors located within the cells

Answer 2

Steroids and thyroid hormones

Question 3

The basal part of the diencephalon, it regulates the function of the pituitary gland

Answer 3

Hypothalamus

Question 4

What regulates the function of the pituitary gland

Answer 4

Hypothalamus

Question 5

A hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, it constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure; also called vasopressin

Answer 5

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 6

A hormone that causes the smooth muscles of the pregnant uterus to contract and milk to be released from the breasts of lactating women

Answer 6

Oxytocin

Question 7

Overactivity of the thyroid gland, which results in increased metabolic rates, weight loss, rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure, diarrhea, and at times abnormal protrusion of the eyes known as (exophthalmos

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Question 8

Decreased metabolic rate with weight gain, dry skin, low heart rate and blood pressure, constipation, and apathy

Answer 8

Hypothyroidism

Question 9

Hormone that plays an important role in milk production in women

Answer 9

Prolactin

Question 10

Four glands that are embedded in the posterior portion of each lobe of the thyroid, they produce and secrete parathyroid hormone

Answer 10

Parathyroid glands

Question 11

What hormones does the pancreas produce

Answer 11

Insulin and glucagon

Question 12

A specialized group of cells in the pancreas where insulin and glucagon are produced

Answer 12

Islets of langerhans

Question 13

Cells located in the islets of langerhans that secrete glucagon

Answer 13

Alpha cells

Question 14

Cells located in the islets of langerhans that secrete insulin

Answer 14

Beta cells

Question 15

A long polymer from which glucose is converted in the liver (animal starch)

Answer 15

Glycogen

Question 16

Glands located on top of each kidney that produce and secrete certain sex hormones, as well as other hormones that are vital to maintaining the body’s water and salt balance; also called the suprarenal glands

Answer 16

Adrenal glands

Question 17

Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that is important in the regulation of water and salt balance in the body. Also the most important mineralocorticoid which is produced in the zona glomerulosa

Answer 17

Aldosterone

Question 18

The three major female hormones

Answer 18

Estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Question 19

The body’s external surface, including the skin, nails, hair, and sweat and oil glands

Answer 19

Integumentary system

Question 20

The three functions of the integumentary system

Answer 20

Temperature regulation, maintain water balance, and defense against disease

Question 21

Wound in which the flaps of skin and tissue are torn loose or pulled off completely

Answer 21

Avulsion

Question 22

Wound made by a sharp instrument that passes through the skin, affecting all tissues in its path

Answer 22

Penetrating wound

Question 23

A wound with smooth or jagged edge, resulting from tearing or scraping action

Answer 23

Laceration

Question 24

The layer of skin located immediately above the hypodermis

Answer 24

Dermis

Question 25

The innermost layer of the epidermis

Answer 25

Stratum germinativum

Question 26

The outer layer of the epidermis, which contains about 25 layers of dead cells that continuously shed as new cells push upward

Answer 26

Stratum corneum

Question 27

An inflammation of the conjunctivae that usually is caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies and should be considered highly contagious; also called pink eye

Answer 27

Conjunctivitis

Question 28

A jelly-like substance found in the posterior compartment of the eye between the lens and the retina

Answer 28

Vitreous humor

Question 29

The clear, watery fluid in the anterior chamber of the globe

Answer 29

Aqueous humor

Question 30

The sense of taste

Answer 30

Gustation

Question 31

The ear is divided into three anatomical parts

Answer 31

The external ear, middle ear, and the inner ear

Question 32

Part of the ear that contains the pinna, the ear canal, and the exterior portion of the tympanic membrane

Answer 32

External ear

Question 33

Part of the ear that consists of the cochlea and semicircular canals

Answer 33

Inner ear

Question 34

One of the parts of the ear that consists of the inner portion of the tympanic membrane and ossicles

Answer 34

Middle ear

Question 35

The three small bones in the inner ear that transmit vibrations to the cochlear duct at the oval window

Answer 35

Ossicles

Question 36

A structure located in the cochlea that contains hairs that are stimulated by vibrations to form nerve impulses that travel to the brain and are perceived as sound

Answer 36

Organ of corti

Question 37

Fluid in the membranous labyrinth of the ear

Answer 37

Endolymph

Question 38

Pain felt at a different site from that of the injured or diseased part of the body

Answer 38

Referred pain

Question 39

Any of several conditions that result in excess skin sensitivity, especially to touch or to cold

Answer 39

Hyperesthesia